(Advance Thresher Building Relief Decoration), (sculpture).

(Advance Thresher Building Relief Decoration), (sculpture).

Kees & Colburn, architectural firm.

Kees, Frederick G., b. 1852, architect.

(Advance Thresher Building Relief Decoration), (sculpture).

Digital Reference:

Cartouche: approx. H. 8 ft. x W. 5 ft.; Medallion: approx. Diam. 3 ft.

(On signs:) ADVANCE THRESHER COMPANY/EMERSON-NEWTON IMPLEMENT CO./THRESHER SQUARE/EMERSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, ROCKFORD, ILL/EMERSON PLOWS/NEWTON WAGONS/A/E

Decorative relief elements on the building can be found in the capitals of pilasters, cornice and architrave. There are two cartouche designs, within which stands a figure holding a banner. The figure wears a cape, tunic and boots and is climbing up stone-like steps. The banner reads "Advance." Flanking the entrance are identical medallions with the letter "A" in the center. Two semi-nude figures are curved around the top half of each medallion. The torsos can be seen, but their lower bodies morph into a stylized leaf motif.

Object -- Foliage

Outdoor Sculpture -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis

Architectural component

BRW Architects and Hoyt Leasing, 700-704 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

IAS files include a nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places, 1974.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota, Minneapolis - St. Paul survey, 1993.

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